L.A. Unified School District

Selecting a new leader for the nation's second-largest school system is a high-stakes decision for a politically divided L.A. Board of Education. The next superintendent will have to take charge of a system that has long struggled to find a unified vision to focus on improving student achievement and teacher performance, and developing a palatable plan for adapting to more technology-focused classrooms. Business and community leaders say the future of Los Angeles' economy hinges on how well the district educates its 650,000 students. Interested in the stories shaping California? Sign up for the free Essential California newsletter >> Nine months after Los Angeles...

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